uberman Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Currently reading Dean Koontz's 'The Good Guy'. Typically excellent. I've got Velocity sitting in my pile of books to read, I may start that one next. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitheref2409 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Tim O'Brien - If I Die in a Combat ZoneTim O'Brien's book was a nice easy read for the train. Young guy's experience of the Vietnam war. Doesn't glorify it at all. If you liked that, then "The things they carried with them" by the same author may be up your street. Chris Salewicz biography of Joe Strummer, "Redemption Song", is engrossing and sent me back to listen to my Clash collection with fresh ears. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I've got Velocity sitting in my pile of books to read, I may start that one next. Along with 'Life Expectancy', 'Velocity' is one of his best books in recent years. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half A Person Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Currently reading Dean Koontz's 'The Good Guy'. Typically excellent. I just read that...Pretty good, better than all his science fiction/supernatural nonsense. The ending was a bit anti-climatic for me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tatty Boabie Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Mr Bump, by that fella Hargreaves. Superb read. Would recommend to anyone. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Mr Bump, by that fella Hargreaves. Superb read.Would recommend to anyone. You'll find that Mr Uppity was his magnum opus. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tatty Boabie Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 You'll find that Mr Uppity was his magnum opus. I know what you're saying. I'm going to read that one in February. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'm going to read that one in February. Excellent. If you need any further recommendations, don't hesitate to ask. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tatty Boabie Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Excellent. If you need any further recommendations, don't hesitate to ask. Would there be any other Mister Men books that you would recommend? I would like to read them to my nephew Ollie when he's a wee bit older. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Insanity Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Just finished One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson. Terrible book, I honestly can't understand the reviews it has been getting. Characterisation is weak, the plot jumps around a lot, I suppose to try and keep you interested and cover the many characters but it only serves to stall any sort of momentum she builds up. Poorly written and at times I wonder if she had an editor at all, and to top it all off it comes to an unsatisfying conclusion. You have to suspend reality numerous times to be able to continue reading and to stop you tearing the book to shreds in frustration, only read it as I had got half way through on the plane from Glasgow to Vancouver and thought given the good reviews it was going to pick up at some point. If you are about to start it or are even in the middle of it and pursuing it for this reason, don't bother, utter shite. Now for The Damned United by David Peace, which better be a damn sight better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tatty Boabie Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Just finished One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson. Terrible book, I honestly can't understand the reviews it has been getting. Characterisation is weak, the plot jumps around a lot, I suppose to try and keep you interested and cover the many characters but it only serves to stall any sort of momentum she builds up. Poorly written and at times I wonder if she had an editor at all, and to top it all off it comes to an unsatisfying conclusion. You have to suspend reality numerous times to be able to continue reading and to stop you tearing the book to shreds in frustration, only read it as I had got half way through on the plane from Glasgow to Vancouver and thought given the good reviews it was going to pick up at some point. If you are about to start it or are even in the middle of it and pursuing it for this reason, don't bother, utter shite.Now for The Damned United by David Peace, which better be a damn sight better. You see, I kind of get lost with this book reviewing shit, right about the time when someone says that the Characterisation is week, and the plot jumps around a bit. What does that mean? And how do you know? You should read Mr Bump, by that that Hargreaves fella. His characterisation is brilliant, and the plot is easily followed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberman Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Matthew Parris - Inka Kola - A traveller's tale of Peru 7/10 Brought back a few memories of my trips to Peru, although this book is a bit dated so a lot of the stuff he described/done isn't there anymore. enjoyable nonetheless. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Hutchwright Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Alain-Fournier ~ Le Grand Meaulnes It's French, romantic and melancholic and I enjoyed it thoroughly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brightside Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 The last book I read was, The Curious Incident Of The Dog & The Night Time I enjoyed it That is all 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-crawf Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Terry Pratchett - Making money Standard (not that thats bad) Pratchett novel involving Discworld but involving vast ammounts of satire concerning things that we are familiar with also, quite funny. 8/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayBees Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 The Devils Guide to Hollywood by Joe Ezterhas A very funny book not to be taken too seriously. Ezterhas' ego threatens to run wild at some points but can you blame him? He is the man who wrote Basic Instinct and Showgirls so deserves our utmost respect. His slating of some star actors and directors is really quite funny and pulls little punches. I learned that "Bruce Willis is an asshole" and "Tim Robbins is full of himself" - probably things i knew already but still an enjoyable tirade. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footiechick Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 A Tale Etched in Blood and Hard Black Pencil C Brookmyre Just finished this last night. I was laughing out loud at some points, especially the school playgound stuff. Very enjoyable read. 8.5/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demented Zebra Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Just finished John Simpson Travelling Tails. Some interesting stuff in this book. Travelling mixed with current affairs 7/10 -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Chart Throb - Ben Elton Standard Ben Elton - ie excellent satire and very entertaining. This time X Factor type tv shows are the subject. 8/10 The Ancestor's Tale - Richard Dawkins Dawkins takes the reader on a journey backwards in time from the present, meeting all of the human race's ancestors along the way, right to the birth of life itself. Pitched at just the right level to be understandable by non-technical people, but not patronisingly simple. A fascinating must-read for anyone with an interest in natural history. 9/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydeNewcomer Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Big Bang by Simon Singh Best book I have ever read 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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